The beat : go-go's fusion of funk and hip-hop / Kip Lornell and Charles C. Stephenson, Jr.
| Author/creator | Lornell, Kip, 1953- |
| Other author | Stephenson, Charles. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Billboard, 2001. |
| Description | xii, 256 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Go-go's fusion of funk and hip-hop |
| Variant title | Go go's fusion of funk and hip-hop |
| Contents | Preface / Kip Lornell, Charles C. Stephenson, Jr. -- Introductions / Kip Lornell, Charles C. Stephenson, Jr. -- The roots and emergence of go-go / Kip Lornell, Charles C. Stephenson, Jr. -- Going to a go-go / Kip Lornell, Charles C. Stephenson, Jr. -- Band profiles / Charles C. Stephenson, Jr., Kip Lornell -- Communities / Kip Lornell, Charles C. Stephenson, Jr. -- Entrepreneurs / Kip Lornell, Charles C. Stephenson, Jr. -- The media / Kip Lornell, Charles C. Stephenson, Jr. -- Go-go on film / Kip Lornell, Charles C. Stephenson, Jr. -- Afterword: go-go 2001 / Kip Lornell, Charles C. Stephenson, Jr. -- Appendices / Kip Lornell, Charles C. Stephenson, Jr. -- D.C.'s go-go bands -- Interviews -- Audiography / Kip Lornell, Charles C. Stephenson, Jr. |
| Abstract | This is the first book to explore the musical, social, and cultural phenomenon of go-go. Rooted in funk and hip-hop, go-go--the only musical form indigenous to Washington, D.C.--features a highly syncopated, nonstop beat and vocals that are spoken as well as sung. This book chronicles the development and ongoing popularity of go-go, focusing on many of its key figures and institutions, including established acts like Chuck Brown (the Godfather of Go-Go), Experience Unlimited, Rare Essence, and Trouble Funk; well-known DJs, managers, and promoters; and filmmakers who have incorporated go-go into their work. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 254), discography (pages 252-253), and index. |
| ISBN | 0823077276 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3527.8 .L67 2001 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |